Vivian Elaine Edlund

Vivian Elaine Edlund (née, Olson)
“Viv”

Age 97, of Woodbury passed away peacefully on March 10, 2026. A beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great-great grandmother, Vivian cherished her family and faith. She is survived by her daughter Jolene L. (Gregory) Beckwith; son Mark E. (Deborah) Edlund; grandchildren Aaron M. (Kelly) Edlund; Christa M. (Josh) Fangmeier; three great grandchildren Kellen, Kieran and Kameron Edlund; and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 74 years, Earl A. “Ben” Edlund. Her parents Melvin B. and Inger Olson; by brothers Clifford M. (Olga) Olson; Moril R. (Irene) Olson; Russell E. (Sophie) Olson; and sisters Wilma Olson; Lillian Olson; Alzada J. (Benjamin) Koisti; Jewell A. (George) Taylor; Marie B. (Fred) Sorenson.

Vivian was born on July 21, 1928 in Kelliher, Minnesota. Raised on a nearby farm, Vivian attended school in Kelliher and was a 1946 graduate of Kelliher High School. Vivian and Earl were married in October 1948. They later moved to the Twin Cities and made Bloomington MN their home for many years. Vivian worked for the City of Bloomington food service system for thirty years. During Ben and Viv’s 74 years together they truly enjoyed traveling on their own and with friends. Viv was very active in their church, especially with the Women’s Guild and the Prayer Chain. Her many friends and varied friendship meant a great deal her and were considered her extended family. She will live in our hearts and memories forever